Monthly Commenter Contest: June

Another month, another giveaway. I have loved seeing all the great discussion on the blog lately, and I appreciate each and every comment that you all leave.

May's winner was Melina from Reading Vacation! She gets a fantastic set of books from Utah authors that I KNOW she is going to love.

This month I will be featuring another Utah author, whose debut novel is coming out in less than a week.

A SIGNED copy of Possession by Elana Johnson

Synopsis:  Vi knows the Rule: Girls don't walk with boys, and they never even think about kissing them. But no one makes Vi want to break the Rules more than Zenn...and since the Thinkers have chosen him as Vi's future match, how much trouble can one kiss cause? The Thinkers may have brainwashed the rest of the population, but Vi is determined to think for herself.

But the Thinkers are unusually persuasive, and they're set on convincing Vi to become one of them...starting by brainwashing Zenn. Vi can't leave Zenn in the Thinkers' hands, but she's wary of joining the rebellion, especially since that means teaming up with Jag. Jag is egotistical, charismatic, and dangerous--everything Zenn's not. Vi can't quite trust Jag and can't quite resist him, but she also can't give up on Zenn.

This is a game of control or be controlled. And Vi has no choice but to play.

And here are the rules:

Each month I will pick a random commenter from one of the posts within the last month to win a featured book. Each thoughtful comment you leave on a post during the month will count as a contest entry. However, the following types of comments will NOT be eligible:

* Great post! I'll definitely add it to my TBR pile.
* Hey! I'm your newest follower, would you check out my blog and follow me back?
* Love your site (although I do appreciate the sentiments)
* Generic, one or two word comments.

You don't need to write an essay, just make it evident to me that you've at least read the post, mmkay?

Only comments on posts from the current month will be eligible. Sorry, you can't comment on every post from the last 2 years. Well, actually, you can, but it won't be a contest entry.

All of these contests are open internationally unless I specify otherwise. So, comment away!

Please make sure that when you comment, that I have an email address or something that lets me identify who you are. Anonymous comments will not be eligible, obviously. But, if you have a blogger account linked or your website, make sure your contact information is either in your blogger profile or on your blog. If I can't get a hold of you, I'll pick another comment. 

Monthly Commenter Contest: April

According to my counts, last month I had 84 comments on posts last month. This is so fantastic. I love hearing from you guys, and encouraging discussion.

The winner of last month's prize, which was a signed copy of Across the Universe by Beth Revis is....


Michelle

I've linked to her blogger profile, but there is no email address listed. Her comment was on the post on the ASK HTMiLy post on how to create social networking icons. If you are Michelle, email me with your mailing deets so I can get you your book. If I don't hear from you within 48 hours, I'll have to pick someone else.

Now, for this month's prize, we are going to do two books. Because I honestly couldn't choose between them. And they are awesome.

First is Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys. I picked this one because it is simply a story that must be told. If you don't know about the labor camps and mass deportations done during Stalin's rule, you have to read this book. It is haunting, beautiful, and so very sad.

Second is Wither by Lauren Destefano. This one is a great new dystopian that brings up polygamy, genetic modification, and passion for life. It's wonderfully written, and I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

Both of these books are going to be my ARC copies. However, they are in fantastic condition. I know that my copy of Wither wasn't even cracked open because I read the e-book from Galley Grab.

Now, for the fine print:

Each month I will pick a random commenter from one of the posts within the last month to win a featured book.  Each thoughtful comment you leave on a post during the month will count as a contest entry. However, the following types of comments will NOT be eligible:

• Great post! I'll definitely add it to my TBR pile.
• Hey! I'm your newest follower, would you check out my blog and follow me back?
• Love your site (although I do appreciate the sentiments)
• Generic, one or two word comments.

You don't need to write an essay, just make it evident to me that you've at least read the post, mmkay?

Only comments on posts from the current month will be eligible. Sorry, you can't comment on every post from the last 2 years. Well, actually, you can, but it won't be a contest entry.

All of these contests are open internationally unless I specify otherwise. So, comment away!

Please make sure that when you comment, that I have an email address or something that lets me identify who you are. Anonymous comments will not be eligible, obviously. But, if you have a blogger account linked or your website, make sure your contact information is either in your blogger profile or on your blog. If I can't get a hold of you, I'll pick another comment.